Important Safety Instructions - Sharp HEALSLO AX-1700R Operation Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
1. This oven is designed to be used on a countertop only. It is not designed to be built-in to a wall or cabinet.
Do not place the oven in a cabinet. See page E-3 for the installation.
The oven door may become hot during cooking. Place or mount the oven so that the bottom of the oven is
85 cm or more above the floor. Keep children away from the door to prevent them from burning themselves.
2. Ensure there is a minimum of free space above the oven of 13 cm.
3. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
• farm houses;
• by clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments;
• bed and breakfast type environments
4. The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages.
Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads, therapeutic devices (eg. wheat bags), slippers, sponges,
damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
5. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
6. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
7. WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been
given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.
8. WARNING: When the appliance is operated in Convection, Grill or Steam functions, children should
only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperature generated.
9. WARNING: Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away.
10. WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired
by a qualified service technician trained by SHARP.
11. WARNING: Never adjust, repair or modify the oven by yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than a
qualified service technician trained by SHARP to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the
removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
12. If the power supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified service technician
trained by SHARP in order to avoid a hazard.
13. WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
14. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when
handling the container.
15. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated on microwave modes since they may
explode, even after microwave heating has ended. To cook or reheat eggs which have not been scrambled
or mixed on microwave modes, pierce the yolks and the whites, or the eggs may explode. Shell and slice
hard boiled eggs before reheating them on microwave modes.
16. Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in the oven. See Page E-29. Use only
microwave safe containers and utensils on microwave modes.
17. Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave modes.
18. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked
before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
19. During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching the heating elements and
oven cavity. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves. Before cleaning make sure they are not hot.
20. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
21. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
22. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.
23. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be performed by children without supervision.
24. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could
adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
25. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can
scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
26. Steam cleaner is not to be used.
27. See instructions for cleaning door seals, cavities and adjacent parts on page E-22.
28. See instructions for using accessories on page E-4.
Other warnings
1. To reduce the risk of fi re in the oven cavity:
a. No other liquid than room temperature water suitable for drinking (filtered) can be poured into the water tank.
b. The oven should not be left unattended during operation. High oven temperature or long cooking time
may overheat foods resulting in a fi re.
c. Do not overcook food.
d. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven.
e. Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying. The temperature of the oil cannot be controlled.
f . Do not use containers made of synthetic material for cooking. They could melt at high temperature.
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